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Celebrating Excellence at the FHRAI 54th Annual Convention Awards Night

24 th Oct 2024

FHRAI, the 3rd largest Hotel & Restaurant Association in the world, celebrated the Awards Night which was a memorable event held during the 54th Annual Convention, shining a spotlight on the contributions to the hospitality industry. The awards honoured a diverse range of professionals and organisations, showcasing the best practices in service, management, and innovation. This gathering brought together leaders in the field, emphasising the importance of collaboration and shared success within the hospitality community.

The aim of these awards is to recognize excellence and inspire others in the industry. FHRAI celebrates the hard work and dedication of professionals who enhance guest experiences and drive the growth of the sector. Among the distinguished winners, the Young Hotelier of the Year award highlighted the potential and achievements of emerging talents in hospitality, encouraging future leaders to strive for excellence.

Pradeep Shetty, President of FHRAI, said, “These awards represent the commitment and passion of individuals in the hospitality sector. Each winner has demonstrated exceptional skills, creativity, and dedication. Their contributions not only elevate their own establishments but also enrich the entire industry. I want to thank everyone who attended the convention and supported our vision. Together, we can continue to build a vibrant and dynamic hospitality community that serves our guests with excellence and integrity."

The awards covered various categories, including Hotel General Manager/Hotel Manager of the Year (Luxury, Upscale, Midscale), Hotel F&B Manager of the Year (Luxury, Midscale), Chef of the Year (Mid Scale Hotels), Hotel Housekeeper of the Year (Luxury, Upscale, Midscale), Hotel Sales Manager of the Year, Hotel Revenue Manager of the Year, Restaurant Manager of the Year, Best Hospitality Institute of the Year, Best Hotel Spa of the Year, Best Wellness Resort of the Year, and Green Hotel of the Year. The details of the awardees are given below:

Sr. No.

Category of the Award

Name of the Winner

Individual Entreprenuer Awards

 

1

Young Hotelier of the Year – 2024

CA Nandlal Agarwal
Founder, Shrigo group of Hotels

Individual Manager Awards

 

2

Hotel General Manager/Hotel Manager of the Year -2024 - Luxury

Mr. Abhimanyu Singh Lodha
General Manager,
The Lodhi, New Delhi

3

Hotel General Manager / Hotel Manager of the Year - 2024 - Upscale

Mr. Arjun Kaggallu
General Manager,
Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences, Kolkata

4

Hotel General Manager/Hotel Manager of the Year -2024     midscale

Mr. Parag Shah
General Manager,
Mercure Hyderabad KCP, Hyderabad

5

Hotel F & B Manager of the Year  - 2024 - Luxury

Mr. Johny Joy
Director - F&B,
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, Kerala

6

Hotel F & B Manager of the Year  2024  - Midscale

Shashi Shanker, F & B Manager,
Radisson Blu, Faridabad

7

Hotel F & B Manager of the Year  2024  - Midscale

Mr. Imran Khan, F & B Manager
Accord Puducherry

8

Chef of the year - 2024     - Mid Scale Hotels

Mr. Rahul Shrivastava, Executive Chef,
Hyatt Centric Juhu, Mumbai

9

Hotel Front Office Manager of the Year – Upscale

Mr. Arpit Saha, EAM (Rooms & Revenue),
Marasa Sarovar Premiere, Tirupati

10

Hotel Housekeeper of the  year -2024                                                                  Luxury

Mr. Anil Kumar Tayal
Director of Housekeeping,
The Lodhi, New Delhi

11

Hotel Housekeeper of the  year -2024  -Upscale

Mr. Bharat Bhushan Ghildiyal
Executive Housekeeper,
Radisson Gurugram, Udyog Vihar, Gurugram

12

Hotel Housekeeper of the  year -2024  -Midscale

Mr. Dwitichand Bal
Executive Housekeeper
EFCEE Sarovar Premier, Bhavnagar, Gujarat

13

Hotel Sales Manager of the Year  - 2024

Mr. Nitin Kumar
Director - Sales & Marketing,
Mahagun Sarovar Portico Suites, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

14

Hotel Marketing Manager of the Year – 2024

Ms. Aishwarya Devaiah Kodendera
Cluster Director Marketing
The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, Hyderabad

15

Hotel Revenue Manager of the Year  - 2024

Ms. Shilpi Jaiswal
Associate Director of Revenue
Radisson Gurugram, Udyog Vihar, Gurugram

16

Restaurant Manager of the Year – 2024

Mr. Solaman Raj
Restaurant Manager,
The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, Hyderabad

17

Restaurant Manager of the Year – 2024

Mr. Rohit Bhatia
Restaurant Manager,
Radisson Blu Faridabad

18

Hotel HR Manager of the Year

Ms Inderjeet Kaur, HR manager,
Four Points by Sheration, Mumbai

19

Security Manager of the Year

Mr. Naved Shaikh
Security Manager
Four Points by Sheration, Mumbai

Institutional Awards

 

20

Best Hospitality Institute of the Year

International Institute of Hotel Management

21

Best Hospitality Institute of the Year

Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition , Hyderabad

22

Best Hotel Spa of the Year

Spa Alila, Alila Diwa, Goa

23

Best Wellness Resort of the Year

Carnoustic Ayurveda & Wellness Resort , Kerala

24

Green Hotel of the Year

Four Points by Sheraton, Mumbai

In conclusion, FHRAI extends heartfelt thanks to all attendees for making the FHRAI Annual Convention a success. Your presence and support play a vital role in celebrating the achievements of our industry. We look forward to continuing this journey together in the future.

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